Jay Hulme
@jayhulmepoet.bsky.social
Poet. Speaker. Educator. Performer. Adult, YA, and Children's poetry. Occasionally picture books. Lots of posts about churches. Unapologetically trans (he/him) jayhulme.com
The 25th of November is St Catherine's feast day.
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The 25th of November is St Catherine's feast day.
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
"This isn't about God,
the stained-glass legends of broken wheels, the barrowload
of miracles, or the dinner-plate halo they will nail to your head.
Under the gospel,
the truth of it: woman answers back, ends up dead."
- Rosie Garland
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![R. H. Bing (October 20, 1914 – April 28, 1986)[1] was an American mathematician who worked mainly in the areas of geometric topology and continuum theory.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreid62wy3dekb2kzbisjfdlimlb35j4rlgew5iof7vi32byfszmg26a@jpeg)
![Bing's father was named Rupert Henry, but Bing's mother thought that "Rupert Henry" was too British for Texas. Thus she compromised by abbreviating it to R. H.[5] Consequently, R. H. does not stand for a first or middle name.
When Bing was applying for a visa, he was requested not to use initials. He explained that his name was really "R-only H-only Bing", and ended up receiving a visa made out to "Ronly Honly Bing".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreigmfj53q4uy33spga2bxdkllqm3ag5sffovg5g7ddmu3vqzkb6k24@jpeg)
Once again the internet provides us with an immortal phrase that nobody will ever guess the context of.
The damned in hell are not more powerful for the fact that the fires do not consume them; it is part and parcel of their torment.
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Once again the internet provides us with an immortal phrase that nobody will ever guess the context of.
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Anecdotal, but in June a pal returned from Glastonbury and Wimbledon, comically sunburned from both. "Ha!" I said, "remember when we were kids, every year it was mudbaths at the main stage and rain-stopped play on centrecourt? That was the *whole* deal with both those things- oh right jesus fuck".
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Anecdotal, but in June a pal returned from Glastonbury and Wimbledon, comically sunburned from both. "Ha!" I said, "remember when we were kids, every year it was mudbaths at the main stage and rain-stopped play on centrecourt? That was the *whole* deal with both those things- oh right jesus fuck".
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trans day of rest. trans week of chill. trans year of taking a nap
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
trans day of rest. trans week of chill. trans year of taking a nap
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WHO IS CALLING THE BELGIAN ROYAL LIBRARY *DUSTY*???
Look at it:
Look at it:
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
WHO IS CALLING THE BELGIAN ROYAL LIBRARY *DUSTY*???
Look at it:
Look at it:
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If you're not trans, please take a couple of minutes to skim through the linked blog post.
It's an overview of (some of) the questions trans kids and their parents will have to through, just to participate in the NHS puberty blocker trial.
I won't make any further comment here.
It's an overview of (some of) the questions trans kids and their parents will have to through, just to participate in the NHS puberty blocker trial.
I won't make any further comment here.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of over 314 questions outlined here including eg Do you start fires? Do you steal? Do you physically assault people?
growinguptransgender.com/2025/09/19/q...
growinguptransgender.com/2025/09/19/q...
Questioning trans kids
The UK Government and UK research councils have contributed £10 million pounds to a series of research studies on service users of the newly established Children and Young People’s Gender Services.…
growinguptransgender.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If you're not trans, please take a couple of minutes to skim through the linked blog post.
It's an overview of (some of) the questions trans kids and their parents will have to through, just to participate in the NHS puberty blocker trial.
I won't make any further comment here.
It's an overview of (some of) the questions trans kids and their parents will have to through, just to participate in the NHS puberty blocker trial.
I won't make any further comment here.
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Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life my love and my lady
Is the See
What a good wife you would be
But my life my love and my lady
Is the See
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Brandy you're a fine girl
What a good wife you would be
But my life my love and my lady
Is the See
What a good wife you would be
But my life my love and my lady
Is the See
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Trans in the USA, never had to do this, it all turned out fine.
The informed consent model works.
Trans people can make our own medical decisions.
Hormones should be over the counter at the drug store.
The informed consent model works.
Trans people can make our own medical decisions.
Hormones should be over the counter at the drug store.
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Trans in the USA, never had to do this, it all turned out fine.
The informed consent model works.
Trans people can make our own medical decisions.
Hormones should be over the counter at the drug store.
The informed consent model works.
Trans people can make our own medical decisions.
Hormones should be over the counter at the drug store.
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Engaging in Luddite behaviour daily for my mental health
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Engaging in Luddite behaviour daily for my mental health
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I would argue that midwifery is actually the oldest profession. A number of other mammals have similar practices of checking in on herd members labouring. We have the capacity to help each other and we have always done this. THAT is natural. To help is to be human.
November 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I would argue that midwifery is actually the oldest profession. A number of other mammals have similar practices of checking in on herd members labouring. We have the capacity to help each other and we have always done this. THAT is natural. To help is to be human.
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Cis people, how many times have you been asked to describe how you masturbate, and what you think about when you do, to access healthcare on the NHS?
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Cis people, how many times have you been asked to describe how you masturbate, and what you think about when you do, to access healthcare on the NHS?
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In the UK, you could demolish a church VAT-free, but if you wanted to repair that church, you would have to pay VAT.
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In the UK, you could demolish a church VAT-free, but if you wanted to repair that church, you would have to pay VAT.
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Not gonna engage with the puberty blocker trial story cause as someone who had the experience of going through the medical gatekeeping before getting them was pretty traumatic and my experience is luxurious compared to whats happening in the uk now and its just too upsetting honestly
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Not gonna engage with the puberty blocker trial story cause as someone who had the experience of going through the medical gatekeeping before getting them was pretty traumatic and my experience is luxurious compared to whats happening in the uk now and its just too upsetting honestly
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There has literally never been a universal basic income trial program that didn't deliver real and measurable results above and beyond any other form of social welfare, and every time another concludes with the same findings the powers that be go "interesting! Anyway," and pretend it wouldn't work.
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
There has literally never been a universal basic income trial program that didn't deliver real and measurable results above and beyond any other form of social welfare, and every time another concludes with the same findings the powers that be go "interesting! Anyway," and pretend it wouldn't work.
In the gym yesterday, doing leg day: "wow this is great, I feel so good!"
In my house today, crawling up the stairs while whimpering like a kicked puppy: "oh god, why"
In my house today, crawling up the stairs while whimpering like a kicked puppy: "oh god, why"
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In the gym yesterday, doing leg day: "wow this is great, I feel so good!"
In my house today, crawling up the stairs while whimpering like a kicked puppy: "oh god, why"
In my house today, crawling up the stairs while whimpering like a kicked puppy: "oh god, why"
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In 1490 a meteor shower in Quinyang, China, killed over 10,000 people and all we just pretend it didnt happen because the govt was like no way that could happen on our watch
Man, everything is so bleak, anyone got a fun fact or little bit of trivia they want to share
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In 1490 a meteor shower in Quinyang, China, killed over 10,000 people and all we just pretend it didnt happen because the govt was like no way that could happen on our watch
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NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
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Train companies spend millions of pounds a year in arbitration fighting each other over who pays delay repay? Of course they do.
My water company has lied about dumping waste but the regulator isn't fining them? Of course not.
My water company has lied about dumping waste but the regulator isn't fining them? Of course not.
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Train companies spend millions of pounds a year in arbitration fighting each other over who pays delay repay? Of course they do.
My water company has lied about dumping waste but the regulator isn't fining them? Of course not.
My water company has lied about dumping waste but the regulator isn't fining them? Of course not.
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This (from: www.ft.com/content/75ce...) is something you can *feel* if you are in the UK, especially if you've experienced living abroad. But infuriatingly successive governments and our entire media are somehow absolutely committed to suggesting anyone who wants to change this is the devil...
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This (from: www.ft.com/content/75ce...) is something you can *feel* if you are in the UK, especially if you've experienced living abroad. But infuriatingly successive governments and our entire media are somehow absolutely committed to suggesting anyone who wants to change this is the devil...
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Posted on FB by a friend.
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Posted on FB by a friend.
I spent half an hour last night stood in a barely-lit graveyard in a black cassock, leaning on one of the Roman columns that are just plonked out there, steam curling from the mug of tea in my hand (it was approximately 2°c), just... Waiting. And honestly, what a ridiculous life
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I spent half an hour last night stood in a barely-lit graveyard in a black cassock, leaning on one of the Roman columns that are just plonked out there, steam curling from the mug of tea in my hand (it was approximately 2°c), just... Waiting. And honestly, what a ridiculous life
Even the church printer knows not to betray me today. The demon that possessed it must be an ally.
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Even the church printer knows not to betray me today. The demon that possessed it must be an ally.